November 10, 2025

Guinea to fast-track alumina, iron ore processing, minister says

Guinea ships about 60% of its bauxite to China, while a third of iron ore produced by the Simandou mine is destined for Chinese mills.

November 10, 2025

Salzgitter says it has no plans to exit Aurubis

Salzgitter, which owns 29.99% of Aurubis, said in October it would sell 500 million euros worth of bonds.

November 10, 2025

Vale gearing up to meet Indian demand as China steel output stagnates, CEO says

The capacity of India's steel producers is likely to double to around 300 million tons in the next five to seven years, CEO Gustavo Pimenta said.

November 6, 2025

Japan’s trading houses brace for more pain from China steel glut

Executives from Mitsubishi and Itochu said a supply glut would continue into the second half of their fiscal year through March.

November 6, 2025

Study warns deep-sea mining waste threatens marine food chain

Research shows that deep discharge of mining waste must be assessed, as its impact on ocean ecosystems varies and could cause harm.

November 5, 2025

Nippon Steel excludes US Steel from profit guidance on ‘significant’ market challenges

Before the deal, US Steel's steelmaking capacity was around 40% of Nippon Steel's 66 million tonnes a year available globally.

November 5, 2025

South African iron ore mine to close after ArcelorMittal halts purchases

Mining operations at the Beeshoek mine ceased at the end of October.

November 5, 2025

Can Africa ride critical minerals wave to economic boom?

To capitalize on the burgeoning demand, the continent must address power shortages, skills gaps, trade barriers and limited industrial capacity.

November 4, 2025

US Steel unveils $11 billion investment plan with Nippon Steel

The multi-year growth plan with Nippon Steel targets approximately $14 billion of US growth capital.

November 3, 2025

China aims to revive steelmaking without ordering cuts to supply

Beijing seems to have committed to a more gradual tightening of the screws on steelmakers that would play out over years rather than months.